Senior Estimator

We are a small but rapidly growing construction company looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to lead and develop our estimating function. This is a key senior role where the successful candidate will build and manage an estimating desk, with the opportunity to grow a team beneath them as the business expands. This role will suit a confident, commercially minded estimator who can work independently, take ownership of pricing merging workloads, and play a pivotal role in winning work and shaping our future pipeline. Key Responsibilities * Lead all estimating activities across the business * Pricing and managing: * Framework quotations * Small works quotations * Large-scale tenders and bids * Identify and source new opportunities through public and private tender portals * Prepare, manage and submit bids through public procurement platforms * Develop accurate and competitive costings across all construction trades * Build and maintain rate schedules and pricing databases * Take ownership of estimating programmes, deadlines, and submissions * Liaise directly with clients and potential clients to clarify scope, pricing, and feedback * Gather and analyse post-tender feedback to continually improve bid success * Support future growth by helping structure and mentor junior estimators Essential Experience & Skills * Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the construction industry * Strong working knowledge of public tender portals and procurement processes * Extensive experience estimating construction works across multiple disciplines * Ability to confidently build and justify own rates * Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and programme durations * Advanced user of Excel * Experience with Bluebeam or similar take-off/estimating software * Confident navigating and interpreting schedules of rates * Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines * Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage clients, consultants, and stakeholders What We Offer * A senior, influential role within a growing business * Opportunity to build and lead an estimating team * Competitive salary * Long-term career progression and stability * A collaborative and supportive working environment